National Pollinator Week begins June 20, and it will be time to honor the bees, birds, butterflies, bats and all the critters that are critical to our ecosystem. …

Living in Northern California is special. We have a gorgeous climate, beautiful natural landscapes that include rivers, mountains, forests and oceans. We have beautiful wildflowers, and amazing wildlife, not the least of which, for my personal enjoyment, are all of the birds — those who reside here all year, and…

Regardless of where you live in California, fescue, bermudagrass, and bluegrass lawns are going out of style. In the past, despite the danger posed by drought, relatively few homeowners seemed willing to consider drought-resistant alternatives to lawn grasses. …

Professional Tip: Hire an editor to refine your language. Wait- maybe “refine” isn’t the best word for what I do, because most of my clients are average-Joes who don’t want to sound like they are drinking tea with their pinkies in the air. So because “refine” has this subtle unintended meaning associated with snobbery, let me find a better…